How to add a Widget to the Lock Screen on an Android Tablet

Description: A guide on how to add widgets to the lock screen on a tablet with Jelly Bean 4.2.

  1. On the lock screen swipe from the Left to the right on the Time.
    Android Lock Screen, Swipe Left to Right
  2. Touch the Plus Sign shown in the picture below.
    Android Desktop, Plus Sign
  3. Touch the Preferred widget to add to the lock screen.
    Android Widgets, Select Preferred Widget
  4. The widget will now appear on the lock screen. To view the widget swipe from the left to the right on the time as in step 1.
    Widget Displayed on Android Lock Screen

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